1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
The bill, a massive measure currently in the Senate that will extend tax cuts passed by Trump during his first term, will remove or limit tax credits for electric vehicles and home energy efficiency if passed, as well as create gradual, year-by-year cuts to wind and solar farm tax credits.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Nuclear reactors are also now solidly built and would require a large amount of fire power -- such as the U.S. military's massive bunker-buster bombs -- to cause an explosion, the experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This is part of a major investment into the company’s YouTube channel following a massive spike in viewership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Nuclear reactors are also now solidly built and would require a large amount of fire power -- such as the U.S. military's massive bunker-buster bombs -- to cause an explosion, the experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This is part of a major investment into the company’s YouTube channel following a massive spike in viewership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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The heavy rain has ended and while flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat, area creeks and streams may remain elevated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding and completely shutting down the northbound lanes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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The prize money the club will receive, which is huge compared to prize money domestically and in the OFC, could further add to its dominance in New Zealand and Oceania, and skew the balance domestically and regionally.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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With all this in mind, my first night dozing off on this mattress was a huge relief.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The cupcake version is much the same: vanilla cake with a hefty swirl of multicolored buttercream icing.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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In a blockbuster deal with the Grizzlies, the Magic acquired Bane — one of the NBA’s premier 3-point marksmen — for a hefty price.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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An image taken on March 8 documented two gigantic plumes arching above its surface.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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Our goal was just to make everything epic and then slow it down and surprise the audience every now and then with something tender and sweet.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Every suite features a private pool to watch those epic sunsets while the 3,230-square-foot Villa Diane also comes with a butler.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Smith opened as an enormous favorite at -1600, while Price was +900.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Last week’s Senate Finance Committee draft bill acknowledges this reality and, in contrast to the House version, offers a pragmatic approach to phasing out the clean energy credits, recognizing that businesses signed contracts and made enormous capital decisions based on current law.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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There's nothing quite like basking in the sun on a glorious, care-free vacation day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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Find a theater near you and soak in that glorious AC while catching a flick or two to beat the heat.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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